What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School French Immersion Teacher 2026 - 27 School Year position at Academie Lafayette?
French Immersion K-5 Teachers
School-Year 2026-2027
Full-time, 10- month positions
Overview
Implement the curriculum, keeping accurate records, working cooperatively with their grade-level team and adapting materials to the French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.
Status of Position
This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting
The French Immersion Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.
Responsibilities
- Participate in grade level curriculum planning
- Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model
- Classroom management
- Communicate with peers and parents
- Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records
- Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required
- Engage in school-wide activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country
- Native or near-native fluency in French
- Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
- The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
- Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
Other Requirements
- Must pass a state and federal fingerprint background check through MACHS.
- Must be registered or get registered with the Family Care Safety Registry.